The incumbent will function as the Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic of Engineering Service, for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and is located in the Kerrville Division Office.

Duties

The incumbent is 100% responsible for the independent planning, maintenance, and repair of the Kerrville Division Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems and all associated equipment. This position also serves as a back up to the Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic for the Laundry Plant. The Kerrville Division Laundry Plant serves as the sole plant for the entire South Texas Health Care System, and is responsible for various other contracts, including other Health Care Systems and private entities. The Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs all equipment related to the full functioning of the Kerrville Division Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System. The equipment in the systems consists of complex computer and electronically-controlled devices which are all integrated into one system and managed at a central, multi-computerized controlled work station. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Negotiable Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (Fire Tech)/PD030870 Physical Requirements: Incumbent is expected to be able to do a considerable amount of walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, perform overhead work, and crawling. Incumbent must be able to work from ladders in congested areas, where incumbent is expected to work overhead in tight, cramped, or awkward positions. Incumbent must be able to work under and inside a variety of equipment. Some work will be performed outside or in unconditioned spaces and susceptible to various air temperatures from hot to cold.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Knowledge of Different Relevant Lines of WorkOperation of Equipment/MachineryPlan and organize workTroubleshootingUse Prints and DrawingsWithout more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this series/grade combination.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]